The more I think about it, the more I like the fit. Just like Reggie Bush was pretty much born to be the perfect fit for the Lions, I think Steven Jackson is that perfect fit for us here in Atlanta. He's got great hands which means we'll actually be able to use him in space in the passing game, and his tenacious running style against 7-man fronts is gonna give him plenty of opportunities for huge plays. Very excited._________________

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haggis wrote:

i bet if you had sould after he jumped a little cough here and there usually follow

Jackson also is a receiving threat out of the backfield. He has had seven seasons with 1,000 rushing yards and 300 receiving yards. LaDainian Tomlinson and Walter Payton, who each accomplished that feat eight times, are the only players to do that more than Jackson.

Jackson also can make things happen after contact. Over the past four seasons, Jackson has run for 2,172 yards after contact. Adrian Peterson (2,918 yards) is the only player with more yards after contact in that same span.

Among active running backs, Jackson ranks first with 2,395 career carries, first with 10,135 rushing yards and is tied for fifth with 56 touchdowns.

All while running behind poor offensive lines against defenses consistently stacking the box._________________